The way of the helicopter industry
Hello to all
I leave here my latest reply to a job opportunity
I will not mention what operator it was and i say that at least this one gave me a reply and not as 90% of the other operators that donīt even reply.
As we have seen this recent times there no more investment in pilots from operators, it does not matter how many hours you have, how much experience you have, whatīs your background......either you have the type rating or your dead.
This becomes even more critical nowadays when a big number of operators are flying the AW139 and for those who wonder a 139 rating is about 50.000 euros plux 24% taxes.
This last 2 weeks iīve seen at least 3 big players in the industry asking for pilots.....sorry...not pilots.......Rated Pilots, big difference. Its a such a kick in the low parts when i see this adds.
"We would not recommend a potential candidate undertake an XX-XXX course on the basis of the possibility of a position as a pilot with XXX. However if a candidate feels that he / she is in a better position to apply for a position within the industry having gained a particular qualification, then that is a decision for you."
I do believe this kind of attitude from operators will byte them in the arse...as pilots will have no remorse or regret on changing from one operator to the other as they feel they are not appreciated or feel the company has bet on him. They are creating mercenaries instead of pilots. And those out there that are fortunate enough that daddy has lots of money and can offer a type rating are safe......and all the others with experience and big numbers of hours will became dinosaurs.
I donīt think this is just me.....how do you see the current situation???
To all ... safe flights